A panel of experts spent 10 months reviewing over 864 scientific studies that looked at the relationship between sleep and health in children. They came up with the following ideal sleep durations to promote optimal health in infants, children, and teens:

According to the research, this amount of sleep helps these groups avoid the negative effects that are associated with inadequate sleep, such as an increase in the risk of injuries, accidents, hypertension, and depression. Interestingly, they found that sleeping more than the recommended hours isn’t better for them either. If you’re a parent concerned with your child’s sleeping pattern (either sleeping too much or too little), consult your pediatrician about things you can do to improve their sleep quality.